Kleenex is dropping its ‘Mansize’ branded tissue boxes following complaints that they are sexist. The new boxes are to be re-named ‘Extra Large’ in a move that has proved controversial on social media. The new boxes are to be re-named ‘Extra Large’ in a move that has proved controversial on social mediaDetails of the change by Kleenex appeared on the company’s official Twitter feed and followed complaints from customers. The world is changing, maybe they should too?’Another customer challenged the firm on the Mansize brand, writing: ‘Really @Kleenex? We recently made changes to our Mansize branding and will now be labelled as Extra Large, keep an eye out in shops.’The company failed to respond to requests to explain the name change.

Source: Daily Mail October 17, 2018 23:11 UTC